GROVE 6-31
TMS9000-2 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Published 02-21-2019, Control # 611-05
the boom head is directly above the hook block (1,
Figure 6-43).
• Unreel the hoist rope.
• Reeve the hoist rope into the hook block (1), refer to
Reeving the hoist rope, page 6-32.
• Raise the hook block off the separate vehicle.
• Install the anti-two block switch, refer to Installing/
removing the anti-two block switch, page 6-36.
Setting down the hook block
Depending on the driving mode, the hook block must be
placed on a separate vehicle.
• With the RCL set accordingly, fully retract the main
boom.
• Raise the hook block until it is approx. 1 m (3.3 ft) below
the main boom.
• Lower the main boom and set the hook block (1,
Figure 6-43) down on the separate vehicle.
• Detach the anti-two block switch weight (2, Figure 6-44)
from the hoist rope, refer to Removing the anti-two block
switch weight, page 6-39.
• Unreeve the hoist rope, refer to Unreeving hoist rope,
page 6-36.
• Secure the hook block (1) for transport.
• Set down the main boom on the boom rest.
Fastening the hoist rope to the bumper
Do not attach the rope end clamp to the front towing
coupling! The towing coupling must be free for a tow-rod in
emergencies.
• Attach the rope end clamp to the retaining rope (1,
Figure 6-45).
• Pull the hoist rope slightly taut.
• Fasten the anti-two block switch weight to the hoist rope.
The hoist rope and anti-two block switch weight are now
secured for driving.